The leaves are gone and morning frost has replaced the dew. So here’s a melancholy collection of songs to keep you cozy until the sun comes back out. And no, this is not a Christmas mix. Lord knows you don’t have to Google too far to find a cheery bunch of jingle bells and Mariah Carey. And that’s great. Those songs all have their place – the first 25 days of December. But this mix is meant for the long haul. Through the days after Christmas and into the cold, biting winds of January. So start working on your excuses to stay inside where it’s warm. Winter is here – and it’s high time we hibernate.

* If you like what you hear, you had better go support these bands. Buy their music. Go see them play. Grab their CDs and use them as stocking stuffers. Your family will love it more than the socks and pencils you usually give them.
** Original photo by Russian photographer Boguslaw Strempel.
***And if any of the bands on here don’t want their music on the mix, just let me know and I’ll remove it promptly. Thanks.

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